BANGKOK: Thailand’s rice exports this year are expected to be higher than last year despite the flood crisis, the Thai Rice Exporters Association said on Wednesday (Oct 16). Association president Chookiat Ophaswongse told Krungthep Turakij that the impact of the floods on rice production was not clear yet, saying the country’s most important rice plots […]
Rice export prices in India held near their lowest level in more than a year amid a slight improvement in demand, while Thailand rates rose as the Southeast Asian country sees consistent demand from its customers. Top exporter India’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $490-$495 per ton this week, unchanged from last week […]
by Trade Brains In a significant shift in the global rice market, prices have experienced their sharpest decline in 16 years following India’s decision to relax export curbs. This move has sent ripples through the international rice trade, affecting both exporters and importers alike. India Loosens Export Controls The Indian government on September 28 announced […]
In Thailand, efforts are underway to accelerate best practices in rice farming that are environmentally friendly and socially responsible, while boosting yields for farmers. The aim is to make food systems more resilient and decarbonise the agriculture sector. Every day, rice sustains billions across Asia and the globe, serving as an essential, affordable source of […]
HANOI: Vietnam’s rice exports this year are expected to be higher than 7.6 million metric tons, Vietnam Food Association’s chairman said on Thursday. The Southeast Asian country is the world’s third-largest rice exporter after India and Thailand, and its largest buyer is the Philippines. India’s recent moves to ease its rice export restrictions will not […]
The domestic price of Thai white rice has begun to decrease following India’s resumption of non-basmati white rice exports. However, this shift has yet to affect this year’s rice export volume, according to Chookiat Ophaswongse, honorary president of the Thai Rice Exporters Association. Mr Chookiat said on Sept 28 the Indian government lifted a ban […]
Thailand and Pakistan are the other major rice exporters to the UAE, which is the world’s largest re-exporter of rice. by Waheed Abbas Non-basmati rice prices are expected to drop around 20 per cent in the UAE after India removed the export ban on the commodity. India is the largest source of rice imports for […]
Delhi to resume non-basmati rice exports as it seeks to expand world market share. NEW DELHI – India is preparing to resume exports of non-basmati white rice as inventories in the world’s biggest exporter of the grain surge and farmers prepare to harvest a new crop. New Delhi set a floor price for non-basmati exports […]
Traditional rice farming presents significant environmental challenges. Practices like burning leftover straw after harvest and submerging fields throughout the growing season waste water and release harmful greenhouse gases, particularly methane, into the atmosphere—impacting both the environment and human health. Fortunately, sustainable alternatives are available. Introducing dry cycles during rice cultivation can greatly reduce carbon emissions. […]
Thai rice export prices fell to a 14-month low this week due to pressure from weak demand and competition from other rice exporting countries, while Indian price rose slightly on a stronger rupee, despite sluggish demand from Asia and African buyers. Bangkok (VNA) – Thai rice export prices fell to a 14-month low this week […]
